How to pronounce phyllo
Say it like FEE-loh. Phyllo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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US American/ˈfiloʊ/FEE-loh
UK British/ˈfiːləʊ/FEE-loh
- FEE
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyllo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of phyllo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEE-loh.
What does phyllo mean?
noun
- A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.
Questions about saying phyllo
How do you pronounce phyllo?
Say FEE-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyllo?
Phyllo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · loh.
Is phyllo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfiːləʊ/ (FEE-loh).